André Gomes, fan of Zidane: "It was an important person for me"

The latest signing Barcelona , André Gomes , has revealed his weakness forZinedine Zidane , the current coachReal Madrid .

In an interview to the official website of the club , the Portuguese admitted that Zizou was always one of his idols and leaders in the world of football:

" As a child I loved Ronaldo . That is until I was 10 years old. Then, when I began to understand a little more football and had people around me was forming, Zidane was an important person, he saw it as an example like today see Iniesta and a few years before to Xavi . They are two very important players and now I can enjoy at least one of them. "

The Portuguese player also wanted to review his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo :

"It 's my team - mate but on the field there is no friendship. Now when we play against Madrid my goal is to win and if I can score many more goals I will try. Everyone knows that the club is difficult to play against club and lived in Valencia . The truth is that now, imagining myself on the other side, I can smile more because I'm on the computer all look ".

Asked about the choice of Barcelona, ​​signing the last Barca gave importance to the role of the family:

"The decision was personal. My father knew a little Barcelona and the stadium. He saw some party and has her feeling for the club and apart from everything I felt I clear my father and my mother had a role in my decision. The philosophy of the club for me is the best, how to be and play. I want to be with everyone. Of the three forwards, midfielders are good players and are very experienced. What I want most is to learn with everyone. I want to hang out with them soon and win all competitions where we are playing because that's the most "ended on Barça style '.

Barcelona announced the signing of Gomes

Barcelona has made​​ official figures Monday signing of Portuguese André Gomes from the Valencia , club receive 35 million euros and a maximum of 20 million in variable depending on the player 's performance, which on Wednesday signed a contract of 5 seasons with a buyout clause of 100 million euros.

In a statement, the Catalan club has unveiled the details of the operation last Thursday was announced at an informal dinner of some members of the board of the Catalan media company.

In addition to the cost of the operation, the Barcelona has agreed to include in the contract the player a prize that can reach up to 15 million euros in the event that Gomes got "several times" the Golden Ball.

André Gomes, 22, will land tomorrow in Barcelona and is scheduled to make a brief photo session at the club's offices at 1730 hours after passing a medical at the Ciudad Deportiva de Sant Joan Despi.

On Wednesday July 27 completed the medical tests and sign later his new contract before the official presentation taking place in the field of Miniestadi.

Barcelona explained that all fans who want to witness live the first touches of the Portuguese midfielder should pick up a free invitation at the club ticket offices.

After the ceremonial photo session, André Gomes will hold a press appearance accompanied by the sports vice president, Jordi Mestre, director of professional sports, Albert Soler, and technical secretary, Roberto Fernández.